Explore Branson with Family Adventures

Branson is known for its live musical productions and other fun shows, but the area is full of other exciting experiences, too. The city is located in the scenic Ozarks, and this gorgeous area offers a variety of adventures and activities that are just perfect for families to enjoy together. What's more, the weather is simply gorgeous in the Branson area for most of the year, which makes outdoor adventures a popular way to spend your time in Branson. Make plans to enjoy some of these great Branson area activities to add some adventure and excitement to your getaway!

The Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours is designed to give your family the adventure of a lifetime. There are several different zipline and canopy tours your family can choose from, including the Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour, the Flying Prospector, and others. Each of these experiences takes you high above the ground and gives you the experience of soaring through the canopy of the trees safely secured by a harness to a steel cable. From this view, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Ozarks while you sail from tree to tree. These experiences range in length from 30minutes to several hours.

The whole family will love exploring the Ozarks on horseback with the Horseback Trail Rides. For 30 minutes, you and your family can ride on top of magnificent steeds and enjoy a guided trail ride amidst towering trees, along ridges, and more. Your tour guide will provide you with vivid narration and share with you some of the history of the trails, which date back to the 1800s. The trails pass by Shepherd of the Hills' historic homestead, the Baldknobbers' road, Bear Creek, and more.

"I Pilot" Helicopter Adventure

If you have ever wanted to fly a helicopter, the "I Pilot" Helicopter Adventure can make your dreams a reality. There are several different helicopter tours available, and all allow you to take control of the helicopter and steer it through the air above Branson. Some of the sights you can fly over include Silver Dollar City, Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo, the Branson Strip, and more. There is nothing quite like flying helicopter, and now you can experience the sensation for yourself!

The Vigilante Zip Rider is the perfect way to spend a few hours outdoors in Branson. This experience takes you to the 160-acre Shepherd of the Hills homestead to the newest attraction in Branson, Inspiration Tower. Inspiration Tower boasts an observation deck with a length of 230 feet above ground . From this point, you can sail down a zipline at the breathtaking maximum speed of 50 miles per hour, traveling over a half-mile before you reach the ground. This is among the tallest and fast zipline experiences in the world!

Cosmic Cavern

Explore the inner depths of the Earth with a tour of Cosmic Cavern. This gorgeous cave boasts two bottomless lakes, a nine-foot long soda straw formation, and tons of stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations. While you are visiting Cosmic Cavern, be sure to try gemstone panning and take home any gems you find! The tour length is about one hour and 15 minutes.

You will have a simply amazing time exploring all that Branson offers on your getaway!

Reviews

Silver Dollar City

Silver dollar city is a great place to take the family if they are wanting a fun-filled day. You couldn't ask for a better amusement park! The rides are adventurous and the shops are filled with great souvenirs. The family loves it when we head to branson, they know where we will end up. Great job branson!!

-- The Baker Family - Verona, MO

Silver Dollar City

Me and my family have been going to silver dollar city for about ten years now there is so much to do, from fire in the hole to competing with the whole family in the great american shootout. The coolest thing for me was watching them make different things.

-- Kennon C. - KENNONCHOATE28@YAHOO.COM

Silver Dollar City

A wonderful family getaway!! Silver dollar city is so much fun even though the lines are long the park is full of wonderful things to do. I would highly recommend the saloon show, both of my kids loved it (3yrs and 5 years ) . We will be coming back again very soon. I would recommend silver dollar city and branson to anyone i knew.